Trump Justice Dept ends transgender workplace protections
Federal civil rights law does not protect transgender people from discrimination at work, Attorney General Jeff Sessions said in a memo released Thursday that rescinds guidance issued under the Obama administration.
Federal civil rights law does not protect transgender people from discrimination at work, Attorney General Jeff Sessions said in a memo released Thursday that rescinds guidance issued under the Obama administration.
Some in GOP open to banning gun accessory used in Vegas
WASHINGTON (AP) - Senior congressional Republicans say they are open to considering legislation banning "bump stocks" like the shooter in Las Vegas apparently used to make semi-automatic rifles perform more like fully automatic weapons.
WASHINGTON (AP) - Senior congressional Republicans say they are open to considering legislation banning "bump stocks" like the shooter in Las Vegas apparently used to make semi-automatic rifles perform more like fully automatic weapons.
Trump lauds Vegas victims, doctors: 'Amazing people'
President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump met privately with victims of the mass shooting in Las Vegas, praising them and the doctors who treated them as he visited a city still reeling from the worst The visit comes as investigators continue pursuing leads to learn a motive for the attack Sunday by Stephen Paddock, a 64-year-old high-stakes gambler and retired accountant who had no...
President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump met privately with victims of the mass shooting in Las Vegas, praising them and the doctors who treated them as he visited a city still reeling from the worst The visit comes as investigators continue pursuing leads to learn a motive for the attack Sunday by Stephen Paddock, a 64-year-old high-stakes gambler and retired accountant who had no...
Trump in Vegas: ‘America is truly a nation in mourning'
President Donald Trump heads to Las Vegas to meet with survivors and law enforcement officials following the deadly mass shooting.
President Donald Trump heads to Las Vegas to meet with survivors and law enforcement officials following the deadly mass shooting.
Senators: Probe into possible Trump-Russia collusion ongoing
WASHINGTON (AP) - Leaders of the Senate intelligence committee said Wednesday that they have not determined roughly nine months into their investigation whether Russia coordinated with the Trump campaign to sway the 2016 presidential election.
WASHINGTON (AP) - Leaders of the Senate intelligence committee said Wednesday that they have not determined roughly nine months into their investigation whether Russia coordinated with the Trump campaign to sway the 2016 presidential election.
Tillerson: I never considered leaving post of top diplomat
WASHINGTON (AP) - Rex Tillerson says he has never considered leaving the post of secretary of state. Tillerson said Wednesday that reports suggesting otherwise are "erroneous."
WASHINGTON (AP) - Rex Tillerson says he has never considered leaving the post of secretary of state. Tillerson said Wednesday that reports suggesting otherwise are "erroneous."
Mark Cuban considering a run for president in 2020
Dallas Mavericks owner and billionaire Mark Cuban says he’s considering running for president in 2020 but isn’t committed to it.
Dallas Mavericks owner and billionaire Mark Cuban says he’s considering running for president in 2020 but isn’t committed to it.
GOP leaders say no action on gun legislation
WASHINGTON (AP) - House Republican leaders called for unity and prayer Tuesday after the deadly mass shooting in Las Vegas, but offered no new legislation to tighten gun laws and said a bill to ease regulations on gun silencers would be shelved indefinitely. "We are all reeling from this horror in Las Vegas," Speaker Paul Ryan said at a news conference. "This is just awful."
WASHINGTON (AP) - House Republican leaders called for unity and prayer Tuesday after the deadly mass shooting in Las Vegas, but offered no new legislation to tighten gun laws and said a bill to ease regulations on gun silencers would be shelved indefinitely. "We are all reeling from this horror in Las Vegas," Speaker Paul Ryan said at a news conference. "This is just awful."
Trump: Puerto Rico put budget 'out of whack' but lives saved
WASHINGTON (AP) - President Donald Trump said Tuesday that local officials in Puerto Rico "have to give us more help" in responding to devastation caused by Hurricane Maria, a defiant response to criticism that federal recovery efforts have been sluggish. Trump told reporters at the White House that "it's now acknowledged what a great job we've done." He added that...
WASHINGTON (AP) - President Donald Trump said Tuesday that local officials in Puerto Rico "have to give us more help" in responding to devastation caused by Hurricane Maria, a defiant response to criticism that federal recovery efforts have been sluggish. Trump told reporters at the White House that "it's now acknowledged what a great job we've done." He added that...
Trump: Talking to NK's Kim a waste, 'will do what needs to be done'
President Trump on Sunday sounded a war drum over North Korean leader Kim Jung Un refusing to de-escalate his nuclear weapons program, telling Secretary of State Rex Tillerson to stop wasting time negotiating with Kim because the U.S. “will do what needs to be done.”
President Trump on Sunday sounded a war drum over North Korean leader Kim Jung Un refusing to de-escalate his nuclear weapons program, telling Secretary of State Rex Tillerson to stop wasting time negotiating with Kim because the U.S. “will do what needs to be done.”
Trump calls Las Vegas shooting 'act of pure evil'
President Trump has tweeted his condolences for those affected by the mass shooting in Las Vegas.
President Trump has tweeted his condolences for those affected by the mass shooting in Las Vegas.
First Monday in October: New Supreme Court term begins
WASHINGTON (AP) - The Supreme Court is starting its new year, with Justice Neil Gorsuch on board for his first full term. The nine justices are taking up several high-profile, difficult cases. This follows a term in which they were mostly shorthanded after Justice Antonin Scalia's death, and avoided controversial issues. President Donald Trump tapped Gorsuch for Scalia's seat. The new...
WASHINGTON (AP) - The Supreme Court is starting its new year, with Justice Neil Gorsuch on board for his first full term. The nine justices are taking up several high-profile, difficult cases. This follows a term in which they were mostly shorthanded after Justice Antonin Scalia's death, and avoided controversial issues. President Donald Trump tapped Gorsuch for Scalia's seat. The new...
Trump's health secretary Tom Price resigns due to travel flap
WASHINGTON (AP) - President Donald Trump's health secretary resigned Friday, after his costly travel triggered investigations that overshadowed the administration's agenda and angered his boss. Tom Price's regrets and partial repayment couldn't save his job.
WASHINGTON (AP) - President Donald Trump's health secretary resigned Friday, after his costly travel triggered investigations that overshadowed the administration's agenda and angered his boss. Tom Price's regrets and partial repayment couldn't save his job.
Trump touts 'giant, beautiful, massive' tax cut
WASHINGTON (AP) - The Latest on President Donald Trump's tax overhaul plan (all times local): 12 p.m. President Donald Trump says he's working hard to help companies thrive, compete and grow. Trump tells the National Association of Manufacturers that the key is a "giant, beautiful, massive, the biggest ever in our country, tax cut."
WASHINGTON (AP) - The Latest on President Donald Trump's tax overhaul plan (all times local): 12 p.m. President Donald Trump says he's working hard to help companies thrive, compete and grow. Trump tells the National Association of Manufacturers that the key is a "giant, beautiful, massive, the biggest ever in our country, tax cut."
Majority Whip Steve Scalise returns to House for 1st time since Alexandria shooting
To bipartisan hugs, tears and a roaring standing ovation, a hobbling Majority Whip Steve Scalise returned to the House on Thursday, more than three months after a gunman sprayed fire at a baseball practice and left the lawmaker clinging to life.
To bipartisan hugs, tears and a roaring standing ovation, a hobbling Majority Whip Steve Scalise returned to the House on Thursday, more than three months after a gunman sprayed fire at a baseball practice and left the lawmaker clinging to life.
Mark Zuckerberg responds to Donald Trump's tweet on Facebook being "anti-Trump"
Facebook Founder Mark Zuckerberg made a lengthy responde Wednesday afternoon, after a tweet by President Donald Trump that accused the social media giant of being "always anti-Trump".
Facebook Founder Mark Zuckerberg made a lengthy responde Wednesday afternoon, after a tweet by President Donald Trump that accused the social media giant of being "always anti-Trump".
Michelle Obama slams women who voted for Trump
Former first lady Michelle Obama leveled harsh criticism Wednesday at women who voted for President Trump, suggesting they voted against their own interests.
Former first lady Michelle Obama leveled harsh criticism Wednesday at women who voted for President Trump, suggesting they voted against their own interests.
Trump waives cargo restrictions to speed up help to Puerto Rico
The Trump administration will waive federal restrictions on foreign ships’ transportation of cargo to hurricane-ravaged Puerto Rico.
The Trump administration will waive federal restrictions on foreign ships’ transportation of cargo to hurricane-ravaged Puerto Rico.
Trump plan promises huge tax cuts, but big questions remain
President Donald Trump and congressional Republicans are proposing a far-reaching, $5 trillion plan Wednesday that would cut taxes for corporations and potentially for individuals, simplify the tax system and nearly double the standard deduction used by most Americans.
President Donald Trump and congressional Republicans are proposing a far-reaching, $5 trillion plan Wednesday that would cut taxes for corporations and potentially for individuals, simplify the tax system and nearly double the standard deduction used by most Americans.
Roy Moore advances in Ala. GOP primary runoff
Firebrand jurist Roy Moore won the Alabama Republican primary runoff for U.S. Senate on Tuesday, defeating an appointed incumbent backed by President Donald Trump and allies of Sen. Mitch McConnell. In an upset likely to rock the GOP establishment, Moore clinched victory over Sen. Luther Strange to take the GOP nomination for the seat previously held by Attorney General Jeff Sessions. Moore...
Firebrand jurist Roy Moore won the Alabama Republican primary runoff for U.S. Senate on Tuesday, defeating an appointed incumbent backed by President Donald Trump and allies of Sen. Mitch McConnell. In an upset likely to rock the GOP establishment, Moore clinched victory over Sen. Luther Strange to take the GOP nomination for the seat previously held by Attorney General Jeff Sessions. Moore...